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Is Centerville, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6446% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,203about $7,684/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$287,20014% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,760 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 227 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Centerville
$1,644
Perrysburg
$1,987
Avon
$1,986
Barberton
$1,010
Zanesville
$1,171
Xenia
$1,095
Avon Lake
$2,413

How much do households earn in Centerville?

Under $25k
10.4%
$25k–50k
19.5%
$50k–100k
34.9%
$100k–150k
20.1%
$150k+
11.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Centerville

SizeCentervilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,136$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,420$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,653$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,160$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Centerville overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Centerville, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Centerville

🏛️ Property tax$5,138a year · 1.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Centerville

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Centerville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $349 a month less.

Renting
$1,644
Owning
$1,993

Owning assumes a typical $287,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Centerville, OH?

Renting in Centerville costs a median of about $1,644 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Centerville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,760 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Centerville cheap or expensive?

Centerville is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $92,203. It ranks 227th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Centerville?

The median homeowner in Centerville pays $5,138 a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.

Is Centerville more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Centerville?

The median home value in Centerville is $287,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

25,205 people live in Centerville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.